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Ways to Prevent Gum Recession Part II:
By admin | December 21, 2011
Have you noticed your gums beginning to recede? Or have your teeth become more sensitive to cold drinks? These are a few common signs that are associated with gum recession. The body cannot re-grow gum tissue, therefore it is best to use preventative measures to ensure further destruction of the gums does not occur.
Here are some tips on how to prevent receding gums:
- Use a soft or ultra soft toothbrush as to not “brush away” the gums
- Use dental floss at least once a day
- Maintain a proper oral hygiene schedule with your dental hygienist to decrease the amount of bacteria present
- Have your bite thoroughly evaluated by your dentist; when the bite is imbalanced it creates excessive wear and trauma on the teeth that are not in an ideal position. As a member of O.B.I., I am well trained in the study of the bite. Often when I see excessive tooth wear in the form of recession, I recommend a bite analysis to be able to determine if the bite is the actual cause of the gum recession.
- Prevent destruction of gum tissue by correcting the bite with orthodontics.
- Wearing a mouth appliance at night will reduce the amount of stress on the jaw joint and teeth
- Proper nutrition: Gum tissue requires nourishment from many vitamins such as : Vitamin C, D and the B vitamins.
- Proper immune function: if the immune system is chronically run down, the body stays in a fight or flight response mode. This causes less nutrients and oxygen to go to the gum tissue. Stress plays a major role in this.
**Look at Part III in my series on receding gums where I discuss the various treatment options.
If you think you are experiencing gum recession please call my holistic cosmetic dental office for an evaluation. (951)686-3666.
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